If you live in the Baton Rouge area, mark your calendars for the 47th Annual Jambalaya festival to be held in Gonzales from May 21-24, 2014.

The festival features World Champion Jambalaya served daily, live music and entertainment, carnival rides, cooking contests, an arts and crafts show, and a variety of food. There is also a 5k and 1 mile fun run on May 24, so you can burn off some of those jambalaya calories.

The Jambalaya Festival Association takes great pride in giving back to the community by providing food to local charitable organizations throughout the year. Below is a list of the charities and events they are supporting in 2014.

Boys and Girls Club

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation

Friendship Force

Lil’ Angels

March of Dimes Bingo for Babies

Mothers against Drunk Drivers Run

Relay for Life of Ascension Parish

Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure

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